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Church Lawford and King’s Newnham Timeline
Village Fete 1955
Posted by:
Antony Farmer
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On:
December 14, 2023
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Village Shows and Festivals
The Rugby Advertiser reported on the 1955 fete.
Posted by
Antony Farmer
in
Village Shows and Festivals
